RFQ - HOPE Initiative Summer Jobs Program

The City of Tuscaloosa is seeking a qualified nonprofit to manage its HOPE Initiative Summer Jobs Program for youth ages 15‑21, providing employment, payroll, coaching, and life‑skill training over a 7‑week summer period. The contractor will recruit eligible participants, place them in meaningful jobs, handle all payroll processing at $13.25/hr, deliver weekly supervision and life‑skill workshops, maintain detailed records, and ensure compliance with child‑labor and background‑check requirements. • Recruit up to 45 eligible youth from designated HOPE zones or low‑income areas. • Secure and supervise job placements with community, public, or private employers. • Provide payroll services, generate 2025 W‑2s by Jan 31 2026, and issue $13.25/hr wages (max 20 hrs/week). • Deliver weekly life‑skill and job‑coaching sessions (Monday‑Thursday). • Maintain comprehensive participant documentation and submit required outcome reports. • Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including background checks and child‑labor laws.